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Patent GB-2576270-A (GB)
Title: Downhole impact apparatus
Inventor: JAMES PAUL MASSEY
IPC: E21B31/113
Filed: 2017-11-05
Abstract: An impact apparatus operable to be coupled along and impart an impact to a downhole tool string. The impact apparatus includes a housing, a first and second chambers within the housing, and a piston shaft assembly movable with respect to the housing. The piston shaft assembly includes a first piston slidably disposed within and dividing the first chamber into a first chamber portion and a second chamber portion, a first shaft connected with the first piston and axially movable into and out of the housing, a second piston slidably disposed within the second chamber, and a second shaft connecting the first and second pistons. The first chamber portion is open to a space external to the housing. The second chamber contains a fluid operable to maintain the piston shaft assembly and the housing in a predetermined relative position.
Patent GB-2590415-A (GB)
Title: Software code management
Inventor: ALISTAIR MCCORMICK
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2019-12-16
Abstract: A computer implemented method of updating software code in a code management system, the system storing version-controlled software code including a current version and a plurality of historic versions of the code, each version having a codebase comprising a plurality of software modules and having associated codebase characteristics including one or more metrics for the codebase and one or more indications of a performance of the code in the codebase; the method comprising training a classifier based on a codebase for each version of the software code to classify a codebase, based on the metric or metrics of the codebase, according to the performance indications, receiving a modification for the current version of the software code comprising an indication of changes to one or more modules in the codebase of the current version; generating a new codebase as a candidate codebase based on a combination of a codebase for the current version and the received modification; processing the candidate codebase by the classifier to classify the candidate codebase according to the performance indications, and responsive to the classification, committing the modification for the current version to the code management system as part of the new version of the software code.
Patent GB-2591762-A (GB)
Title: Wireless telecommunications network
Inventor: FARHAD MEHRAN
IPC: H04W52/38
Filed: 2020-02-05
Abstract: This invention provides a method of operating a network node in a wireless telecommunications network, wherein the wireless telecommunications network includes a first access 10 point having a transmitter configured to transmit in a first coverage area, the method comprising the steps of: receiving, from a sensor 30, data indicating a location of an object within the first coverage area of the transmitter; classifying the object in a first class or second class; determining an electromagnetic field exposure threshold for the object, wherein the field exposure threshold is dependent on the object’s classification in the first class or second class; determining that a value of th field exposure for the object exceeds an exposure threshold; and causing an adjustment of the first access point so as to reduce the value of field exposure for the object. The electromagnetic field exposure threshold could be time dependent. The first class could be an occupational worker, and the second class a member of he general public. The sensor may be a camera, and computer vision techniques used to locate the object. Alternatively an Internet of Things sensor may be used. Adjustments to the access point may involve beam power or angle adjustments.
Patent GB-2584769-A (GB)
Title: A network filter
Inventor: Robert John Dale
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 2020-03-20
Abstract: A network data pathway is created using a network filter and a two-phase process. In a selection phase at least one enquiry packet E1-E3 (e.g. SYN message) is transferred between a first network participant and at least one other network participant via the filter. At least one enquiry data packet response is received back via the filter R E1 – R E3 and at least one network participant who has responded is then selected. In an operation phase a network data pathway is created between the first participant and the selected participant(s) using the filter, and the creation of network data pathways between the first participant and any unselected participants is prohibited. Only a single participant may be selected. The network data pathway may comprise a Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnel at least part of which passes through the filter. The operation phase may comprise a cool-down period wherein creation of a further data pathway with an unselected participant is prohibited. The selection of participants may occur independently of trust status. Packet transfer between the first participant and the selected participant(s) may be exclusive. If Domain Name Resolution (DNS) is required then communication with at least one DNS server is permitted.
Patent GB-2581609-A (GB)
Title: Composition and uses thereof
Inventor: ANGUS HARDING
IPC: A61P29/00
Filed: 2018-09-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for inhibiting inflammation. The composition can comprise one or more natural products in the form of a nutraceutical or functional food. The present invention further relates to the combinatorial use of nutritional supplements and nutraceuticals for the prevention and/or treatment of sterile inflammation and conditions associated with sterile inflammation.
Patent GB-2597073-A (GB)
Title: Clearnet - sub-duct extraction
Inventor: ROBERT SNOWDEN
IPC: H02G9/06
Filed: 2020-07-14
Abstract: Provided is an apparatus suitable for removing a sheath that surrounds a cable, particularly in the context of underground telecoms cables. The apparatus comprises a drive assembly, such as a track with gripping teeth, that feeds a sheathed cable towards a cutting assembly 10. The cutting assembly 10 comprises two clamps 11, each with a rotary cutter 12, that clamp the sheath 3. When the sheath 3 passes through the clamps 11, the cutters 12 make longitudinal cuts in the sheath so that the sheath is cut in two and is thus separated from the cable. Each cutter 12 may be driven by a motor up to a speed of 30,000 rpm. Also provided is a method of separating a sheath from a cable using this apparatus and subsequently wrapping the separated sheath around a rotary drum.
Patent GB-2585540-A (GB)
Title: Image correction methods for downhole inspection tools
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2019-02-04
Abstract: Method for correcting for non-centred tool geometry in image data obtained by a conduit inspection tool with one or multiple sideview cameras(314) and to inspection tools with downview cameras. The method includes obtaining at least two overlapping images of the internal surface of the conduit using the tool, identifying one or more features common to at least a pair of the overlapping images, determining, based on the positions of the or each common feature, the position of the tool with respect to a longitudinal axis of the conduit, determining a correction function based on the position of the tool and applying the correction function to the image data. Methods for determining the dimension of a feature of interest on the internal surface of the conduit are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2600768-A (GB)
Title: Method for preventing infections by respiratory viruses including SARS-CoV-2 through strengthening airway mucus function
Inventor: WERNER ERNST LUDWIG GEORG MÜLLER
IPC: A61P31/14
Filed: 2020-11-10
Abstract: Stable nanoparticles of inorganic polyphosphate (Ca-polyP) as well as soluble Na-polyP increase the expression of specific, anti-virally protective mucins involved in the physical-mechanical barrier function of the mucus layer on the epithelium. A striking effect is shown by Ca-polyP nanoparticles with a narrow size of about 90 nm that matches the size of respiratory virus particles such as the corona virus SARS-CoV-2, with a chain length of approximately 40 phosphate units. A synergistic effect on mucin expression is observed if these nanoparticles are applied in combination with the soluble Na-polyP which, additionally, inhibits the binding of the receptor binding domain of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein to its cellular receptor ACE2. Soluble Na-polyP alone is somewhat less active. The inventive narrow-sized polyP-nanoparticles that are synthesized in the presence of polyethylene glycol are stable and can be used as a component of a formulated spray, rinse or cream.
Patent GB-2602335-A (GB)
Title: Torch for use in Hazardous Areas
Inventor: Gareth Ian Andrews
IPC: F21L4/00
Filed: 2020-12-23
Abstract: A torch for use in potentially hazardous atmospheres includes a light emitting diode 401, batteries (301, 302, Fig. 3), a manually operable switch (205, Fig. 3), and a current limiting device, each connected in series. The current limiting device is a fuse 403 presenting a resistance sufficient to limit the flow of current through the light emitting diode during normal operation, without the inclusion of a separate series resistor. The fuse is rated to prevent current flow if the current flow exceeds a predetermined value.
Patent GB-2603131-A (GB)
Title: Surveillance system
Inventor: ADAM WACEY
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2021-01-26
Abstract: A video surveillance system comprises at least one camera, at least one beacon, and a video analytics system. The beacons comprise at least one light emitting element and a controller providing an actuation sequence to the light emitting element such that it emits a binary signal comprising on/off flashes. The video analytics system analyses a camera video for the presence of a beacon’s binary signal. The camera captures 410 video comprising beacon signals and transmits 420 the video to the analytics system, which then identifies 430 the beacon signals in the video. The beacon signals comprise a plurality of transmission packets comprising at least a first sub-packet, which comprises a fixed code, and a second sub-packet, which changes between transmission packets. The analytics system identifies 470 the first sub-packet code to identify the beacon, and uses the second sub-packet to verify 480 the identity of the beacon. A second system where the beacon includes jitter in the actuation sequence is also disclosed. A third system is also disclosed where a binocular pair of stereoscopic cameras are used, one camera capturing with reduced background light detection and the other camera capturing a conventional video stream in parallel to the first camera.
Patent GB-2591391-A (GB)
Title: Using distributed sensor data to control cluster efficiency downhole
Inventor: Srinath Madasu
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2018-11-30
Abstract: A system for determining real time cluster efficiency for a pumping operation in a wellbore includes a pump, a surface sensor, a downhole sensor system, and a computing device. The pump can pump slurry or diverter material in the wellbore. The surface sensor can be positioned at a surface of the wellbore to detect surface data about the pump. The downhole sensor system can be positioned in the wellbore to detect downhole data about an environment of the wellbore. The computing device can receive the surface data from the surface sensor, receive the downhole data from the downhole sensor system, apply the surface data and the downhole data to a long short-term memory (LSTM) neural network to produce a predicted cluster efficiency associated with operational settings of the pump, and control the pump using the operational settings to achieve the predicted cluster efficiency.
Patent GB-2608174-A (GB)
Title: Wearable article and system
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN LYNCH
IPC: A61B5/282
Filed: 2021-06-25
Abstract: The wearable article (200) comprises a front area (227) arranged to cover at least part of the front of the wearer and a back area (229) arranged to cover at least part of the back of the wearer. The back area (229) comprises an electronics module holder (201) arranged to removably retain an electronics module. The wearable article (200) further comprises at least one shoulder region (231, 233) connecting the front area (227) to the back area (229). The at least one shoulder region (231, 233) comprises a sensor (209, 211). The electronics module holder (201) is arranged such that when the electronics module is retained by the electronics module holder (201), the electronics module is communicatively coupled to the sensor (209, 211). Preferably the module comprises a controller able to operate in a measurement mode, where the controller is able to use contextual data to distinguish between a first motion state or a second motion state which represents a higher degree of activity, and if the user is in the first movement state, perform a measurement using the sensor.
Patent GB-2595115-A (GB)
Title: Method, device, and apparatus for controlling mopping robot, and storage medium
Inventor: YIHAO WU
IPC: A47L11/293
Filed: 2019-11-06
Abstract: A method, device, and apparatus for controlling a mopping robot (100), and a storage medium. The mopping robot (100) is provided with a mopping and scrubbing member (110) configured to mop and clean the ground. The method for controlling the mopping robot (100) comprises: when a mopping robot (100) mops and scrubs the ground by means of a mopping and scrubbing member (110), adjusting a mopping and scrubbing value of the mopping and scrubbing member (110), wherein the mopping and scrubbing value is configured to indicate a degree of dirtiness of the mopping and scrubbing member (110) (1001); and if the mopping and scrubbing value meets a cleaning condition, performing a cleaning operation on the mopping and scrubbing member (110) (1002).
Patent GB-2599495-A (GB)
Title: Method for making copper-containing catalysts
Inventor: YOUXIN CUI
IPC: B01J37/03
Filed: 2021-09-06
Abstract: A method for preparing a copper-containing catalyst comprising: (a) combining an acidic copper-containing solution with a first basic precipitant solution in a first precipitation step to form a first precipitate, (b) combining an acidic aluminium-containing solution, further comprising one or more metal compounds selected from copper compounds, zinc compounds and promoter compounds, with a second basic precipitant solution in a second precipitation step to form a second precipitate, (c) contacting the first and second precipitates together in a further mixing step to form a catalyst precursor, and (d) washing, drying and calcining the catalyst precursor to form the copper-containing catalyst, wherein a silica precursor is included in the first precipitation step, the second precipitation step or the precipitate mixing step, to provide a catalyst with a silica content, expressed as SiO2, in the range of 0.1-5.0wt%. The promotor compounds may be selected from compounds of Mg, Co, Mn, V, Ti, Zr, or rare earths. The dried or calcined catalyst precursor can be shaped by pelleting. Preferably, the calcined catalyst comprises 30-70wt% CuO; 15-50wt% ZnO, 5-40wt% Al2O3, 0-5wt% MgO, and 0.1-2wt% SiO2. A catalyst and its use in methanol synthesis, methanol reforming and water-gas shift processes are also described.
Patent GB-2612853-A (GB)
Title: Immobilisation method
Inventor: STEVEN WALKER
IPC: E01F13/12
Filed: 2021-11-16
Abstract: In the invention there is provided a method of immobilising a target vehicle comprising the steps of: (i) providing a cutting means adapted to sever the inflation valve of a vehicle tyre, said inflation valve comprising a stem and a sealing valve wholly or partly located within the stem, (ii) positioning the cutting means against, around or over the stem, and (iii) activating the cutting means, wherein the cutting means is positioned such that, when activated, the sealing valve is removed or disrupted. The activation step preferably immediately follows the positioning step.
Patent GB-2613159-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle charging point and method for installing a vehicle charging point
Inventor: SAM ROBERTS
IPC: B60L53/31
Filed: 2021-11-24
Abstract: A charging point 10, 210, for connection to an electrically powered vehicle, forms part, or all, of a road kerb (curb) stone 12A, 12B, 212 between a footpath 16 and a road 14. The charging point has a base and an elongate post 18, 218, wherein the base is an insert for a cutaway portion of the kerb stone. The charging point includes an electrical inlet connected to a power source (e.g. a street light) which is located adjacent to the base of the post. The charging point also includes an electrical outlet 22 located adjacent an upper end of the post for connection, via cable, to the vehicle being charged. In an embodiment (figure 1), the base has a housing 26 and a pivot connecting the post to the housing such that the post can pivot from a horizontal storage condition to a vertical working condition, wherein a retractable plate may fill the space in the housing when the post is in the working condition. In another embodiment (figure 11), the base includes a plate 244 with multiple planar surfaces for engaging surfaces of the kerb stone, wherein the planar surfaces together may form an L-shaped or U-shaped cross-section.
Patent GB-2598252-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore trajectory control using reservoir property projection and optimization
Inventor: VENUGOPAL DEVARAPALLI
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2019-12-31
Abstract: Certain aspects and features relate to a system for trajectory planning and control for new wellbores. Data can be received for multiple existing wells associated with a subterranean reservoir and used to train a deep neural network model to make accurate well property projections at any other location in the reservoir. A model of features for specific well locations based on seismic attributes of the well location can be automatically generated, and the model can be used in drilling trajectory optimization. In some examples, the system builds a deep neural network (DNN) model based on the statistical features, and trains the DNN model using Bayesian optimization to produce an optimized DNN model. The optimized model can be used to provide drilling parameters to produce an optimized trajectory for a new well.
Patent GB-2613567-A (GB)
Title: Automated liquid seal monitoring and control for the mud gas separator
Inventor: KANTI LAKHANKAR
IPC: E21B43/34
Filed: 2021-12-04
Abstract: The invention relates to an automated liquid seal control system with a programmable logic controller (PLC) control panel 4 coupled with an eductor jet (venturi) assembly 1. This prevents blow out of the liquid seal of a mud gas separator 11 at all times during a drilling operation which maintains the integrity of a U-tube (dip tube) 7. Preferably, the eductor jet assembly is connected to the vent of the mud gas separator. Preferably the PLC control panel can monitor the liquid seal (hydrostatic pressure) by recording pressure readings from the mud gas separator and from the U-tube via pressure transmitters 3, 6. The PLC can calculate the pressure differential between the mud gas separator and U-tube from the pressure readings. If the mud gas separator is identified as being overloaded with extra pressure, then an air compressor can be activated to supply air to the eductor jet assembly to release excess pressure in the mud gas separator.
Patent GB-2616825-A (GB)
Title: Lighting effect generation and control
Inventor: JOHN MCINTOSH
IPC: H05B47/155
Filed: 2022-01-27
Abstract: A method of controlling a lighting effect generated by a plurality of participating devices 5, such as mobile phones held by audience members in an arena such as a stadium, the participating devices each having a first side with a controllable light emission means 23, such as a multifunction light, and a second side that has a participant input means 25, such as a touch-sensitive main display screen, for a user of the device. The lighting effect is formed by a combination of light emissions from the light emission means of the devices, the method comprising: i) determining control of the light emission means of the devices such that between them they generate a lighting effect depending in nature on user inputs via the participant input means of the devices; and ii) controlling the light emission means in accordance with the determined control. The lighting effect may simulate a game of roulette, showing the movement of a roulette ball about the arena, the rate of slowing of the ball being influenced by user inputs on the input means of their mobile phones.
Patent GB-2601686-A (GB)
Title: Pyrotechnic switching and interruption apparatus
Inventor: STANISLAV KADLEC
IPC: H01H39/00
Filed: 2020-09-04
Abstract: A pyrotechnic switching and interruption apparatus comprises a conductive rod (30) to define a current conduction path between a first and second electrical conductor (10, 20). In a first operation state of the apparatus (1), the conductive rod (30) is arranged in the area between the first and second electrical conductor (10, 20) to electrically couple the first and second electrical conductor (10, 20) via the current conduction path. In a second operation state of the apparatus (1), a piston (40) is moved by a pyrotechnic actuator (50) to a position in the area between the first and second electrical conductor (10, 20) to interrupt the current conduction path between the first and second electrical conductor (10, 20).
Patent GB-2617618-A (GB)
Title: Underwater pipeline anchoring apparatus
Inventor: PETER GERARD ALLAN
IPC: F16L1/20
Filed: 2022-04-14
Abstract: Underwater pipeline anchoring apparatus 10, the apparatus comprising a fixing device 12 for fixing the apparatus in an installed condition to an underwater pipeline 14, and an anchor member 16 which, in in the installed condition, extends outwardly downwardly from the pipeline into seabed material to resist movement of the pipeline relative to the seabed material, and wherein, in the installed condition, the anchor member is not fixed to the seabed material. The apparatus can be installed to an existing pipeline in situ without requiring any break in the pipeline. Aspects include: the fixing device is movable between an open condition and a closed condition and comprises a clamp device; the apparatus includes a pair of the anchor members, each of which, in the installed condition, may extend laterally and downwardly outwardly from the pipeline, one member extending outwardly on each side of the longitudinal axis of the pipeline (into seabed material to resist movement of the pipeline relative to the seabed material); the anchoring apparatus includes a water supply arrangement to provide a water supply to a lowermost part of the or each anchor member at an elevated pressure relative to the sea pressure local to the lowermost part.
Patent GB-2619915-A (GB)
Title: A junction box for a vehicle wiring harness
Inventor: THOMAS PETER RANDLES
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2022-06-14
Abstract: A wiring harness 400 comprises a junction box 410. The junction box 410 comprises a plurality of walls 418 426 and a lid 420 defining a space into which a plurality of cables can be received from a plurality of conduits 412a,b. The box 410 comprises a conduit receiving aperture (figure 7, 454) remote from the lid 420 comprising a conduit 412b located therein. A support structure 428 is provided to which the junction box 410 is mounted. The conduit 412b is at least partially retained in the conduit receiving aperture (figure 7, 454) by the support structure 428. The conduit receiving aperture (figure 7, 454) may be fully circumferentially enclosed within a wall of the junction box 410. A conduit insertion portion (figure 7, 454I) and a conduit retention portion (figure 7, 454R) may be provided such that a conduit 412a,b may be inserted into the insertion portion (figure 7, 454I) along an insertion axis (figure 8A, 456). The axis extends away from a wall in which the conduit receiving aperture (figure 7, 454) is located and the conduit 412b may be subsequently moved laterally into the retention portion ((figure 7, 454R).